Interim legislation was passed urgently late last year, now a permanent law is imminent.

Rapper DMX has been hospitalised and is in a critical condition after suffering an overdose. Video / Getty

The Grammy-nominated rapper is said to be on life support and the prognosis is "not good".

His lawyer says the rapper is breathing on his own again, but doctors are still worried.

Hauora Tairāwhiti leaders want better mental health support at R&V after teen's death.

The singer has portrayed how she felt when she said her dealer left her "for dead".

Mum-of-four rushed to hospital after suspected drink spiking at Crowded House event.

The 31-year-old faced nine charges when he appeared in court today.

'I have never been involved in the importation of class A drugs,' the sports star said.

'Most placid, mellow dude' ended up dead after suspected cocaine underworld entanglements.

Helen Clark Foundation says there's a strong appetite for easing drug regulation.

Drug dealers trade candidly on the app which is widely used to sell illicit substances.

Two people face court on charges of importing and supplying meth.

"Never before has so much cocaine been intercepted" in a single operation.

Dylan Hotter-Matehe, 25, died trying to get a high from synthetic cannabis.

Blenheim man had alcohol and cannabis in his system ahead of fatal crash.

Defence lawyer: "He is intelligent. He is capable. He is charismatic."

The Queen's farm shop is selling a royal "trip" of a different kind.

Focus to change to drugs causing greater harm.

Drug checking group says 75 per cent of festival attendees wouldn't consume the stimulant.

The high-profile Dunedin inmate cleared his first hurdle to freedom on Thursday.

Alarming reports of drug reactions at New Year festivals

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They'd earlier dared each other to eat worms, lick spiders and taste plants.

Users have been advised on how to identify and avoid the toxic 'rocks'.